Relief
No one truly knows,
The demon residing within.
I keep it locked far below,
Inside my hearts secret bin.
With night, the pain descends,
Sucking air away from me.
Vigorously myself I defend,
From it, unable to break free.
It takes me down,
Throwing its noose around me.
Collapsing to the ground,
Anguish, is all I now see.
I take a shallow breath,
Finding myself debating.
Entertaining dreams of death,
Longing for life's fading.
How can one live,
When all love has fled?
Nothing left to give,
Darkness fills my head.
If tomorrow never arrives,
A welcome relief it will be.
No longer able to survive,
At least then I'll be free.
It's a terrible end,
To a life once full.
No longer can I defend,
This world that's so cruel.
Copyright © Jason Bauer | Year Posted 2017
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